It's always game day season of some kind, and to enter a sports state of mind, we're dreaming of buffalo-flavored provisions, cheesy dips, daytime cocktails, and more — here, we've put it all in one place. If you're trying to figure out what you should make for the Super Bowl this year, look no further: meet your ultimate guide to game day food.
Think of these hoisin-glazed wings as an Asian take on honey-barbecue; they share similar savory-sweet notes.
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Green Goddess Dip
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If your guests are less about the calories and more about the nutrients, we suggest serving up this delightful green goddess dip. All veggies are welcome!
These Aperol spritz jello shots are just too good to pass up. Perfect for the big day, treat your guests to this fun spin on a spritz cocktail by infusing jello with Prosecco, Aperol, and sparkling lemonade.
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Frito Pie
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Make this Frito pie, and you'll be the talk of any tailgate.
To give this strawberry tomato bruschetta recipe a burst of extra flavor, add crumbled goat cheese, feta, or shaved parmesan on top. These cheeses pair well with the tangy strawberries and balsamic vinegar.
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Caprese Skewers
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Light, satisfying, and healthy, these caprese skewers will be a hit for those who want something fresh.
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Chili Con Queso Nachos
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This fizzy spritz is like sunshine in a glass. Ready in five minutes or less, this strawberry white wine cocktail spritzer combines fresh strawberries with lemon and citrusy Sauvignon Blanc, topped with a hint of vodka and bubbly soda water. Prepare your palate for a new favorite.
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Barbecued Black-Eyed Peas
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If "so much to do and so little time" seems to be your motto, this spinach-artichoke dip won't let you use that excuse anymore. You just need a microwave and five minutes. Ta-da! And the crowd goes wild.
Frosé will be a hit at anyone's Super Bowl Sunday, and this strawberry peach frosé recipe is no exception. It's basically the alcoholic version of a healthy smoothie, which is something we can all get behind. Each batch takes only 10 minutes to make, proving that frosé is a breeze!
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Jalapeño Popper Macaroni and Cheese
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There's nothing like freshly picked cherries, or in this case, a glass of cherry and ginger prosecco spritz. This cocktail is particularly refreshing due to the addition of fresh cherries, oranges, and ginger beer.
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Queso Dip
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Serve colorful blue-corn tortilla chips with Velveeta nacho cheese dip for extrapretty presentation.
From start to finish, these delightful honey bacon goat cheese phyllo bites only take about 20 minutes to make. We suggest using extra honey if you're looking to make them nice and sweet.
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Grapefruit-Mango Mimosa
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This muffuletta cheesy garlic bread contains all the important elements of a traditional New Orleans muffuletta sandwich, but instead of being between bread slices, it's all piled on top of garlic bread and baked. Yum!
Obviously we needed to include at least one beverage that's beautifully garnished with a watermelon wedge. Enter this watermelon frozen gin and tonic, a drink that's probably been saved on Pinterest a million times and can be easily re-created for your Super Bowl smash.
Combining the flavors of peach jam, tart white balsamic, Prosecco, and a touch of basil, this balsamic peach spritz is a playful twist on the spritz cocktail that will keep your palate refreshed during the heat of the game.
If you're already a fan of pink bubbles, this smashed berry Rosé spritz recipe is a must-try. First, muddle together fresh berries, lemon juice, and basil, then top with sparkling Rose and a splash of tequila and elderflower liquor. Trust me, it's hard not to drink more than one.
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Cheese Plate
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Timeless and traditional, you can never go wrong with a good old-fashioned cheese plate. The more cheeses the merrier!
Love bourbon? Love lemonade? Meet your match: bourbon peach lemonade punch. The pitcher-style beverage will be requested over and over again once your guests experience it at your Super Bowl Sunday.
Calling all kombucha and wine enthusiasts: we've found the perfect drink for you. All that's needed to DIY these kombucha wine spritzers is white wine or Rosé, berry-flavored kombucha, ice, and mint for garnish.
Here, each halved jalapeño is stuffed with a combination of crispy bacon, whipped cream cheese, and pepper jack cheese, then baked on the grill to keep the heat out of your kitchen.
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Cheesy Bacon Tater Tots
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These aren't your average tater tots; they're totchos (aka tater tot nachos).
Roast red potatoes until crunchy and browned, then serve them with a dollop of fresh tomato-avocado salsa. Skip the sour cream, and it's entirely vegan-friendly.
Fries get a lighter makeover when zucchini becomes their base. These zucchini fries are oven-baked, with a light breading and a fresh buttermilk ranch dressing.
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Chicken Tacos With Greens
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The best part about these chicken tacos is that the delicious filling is so simple to make.
For an enhanced spin on the spritz cocktail, add a splash of gin! Complemented by refreshing grapefruit flavors, this grapefruit gin spritz is guaranteed to be a hit.
These minted orange and strawberry coolers are a lot easier to make than you think. They only take 10 minutes and are equal parts refreshing and fruity.
Crispy potatoes mixed with savory bacon and sharp cheddar cheese could only be made better if they were breaded and fried. That's where these bacon and cheese croquettes come in.
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Tex-Mex Hummus
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The hibiscus Arnold Palmer drink is the 'grammable version of the 99-cent beverage we all know and love. Double or triple the recipe if you're looking to serve a serious crowd. Your guests will be amazed!
If you're a bourbon drinker, guess what? There's a spritz cocktail for you as well. For those who love bolder flavors, this paper plane spritz combines Aperol and sparkling wine with bourbon, amaro, and lemon juice. For extra party host points, garnish with a festive paper plane and a lemon twist.
Put your crock pot to good use when you turn your favorite sandwich into a dip with this rueben dip recipe. It's warm, creamy, and extra cheesy.
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Pumpkin Hand Pies
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Are these football-shaped hand pies a little on the nose? Absolutely! And there's nothing wrong with that. They can also be made into basketballs or baseballs, depending on the sports season.
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Chorizo Queso
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A glorious combination of queso fresco, white cheddar, mozzarella, and goat cheese, you'll be dunking everything you have into this mouthwatering chorizo queso.
For a buffalo recipe that will help you avoid the mess that comes along with wings but still has all the classic flavors, try baked buffalo chicken tenders.
Chicken meatballs stuffed with Swiss cheese and ham and cooked in a white wine dijon sauce makes these chicken cordon bleu meatballs practically burst at the seams with flavor.
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Classic Guacamole
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It doesn't get much more crowd-pleasing than a bowl of creamy, classic guacamole.
Quench your thirst with this out-of-this-world delicious watermelon spritz. First, you'll want to create frozen watermelon cubes, then combine them with your favorite Sauvignon Blanc and a splash of club soda or tonic. Garnish with a sprig of basil and enjoy.
Fact: a pitcher full of a pretty (and strong) cocktail is basically a lifesaver. This mojito pitcher is made of just five ingredients: rum, sugar, lime juice, club soda, and mint.
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Vegetarian Chili
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For a drink that's dangerously good, look no further than this boozy watermelon mint lemonade. It only calls for six ingredients and it's a great staple you can re-create over and over again.
Made with a base of grated sweet potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and an alluring blend of spices, you might have to make an extra batch of these tasty baked cheddar sweet potato fritters.
These blueberry mojitos are light and the perfect combination of minty and fruity. The best part? Each batch (six servings) takes only five minutes to make.
Game-day recipes need not be complicated; case in point: these bacon-wrapped dates.
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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
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Just because some partygoers are vegetarian doesn't mean that they shouldn't be able to get in on the buffalo-sauced fun. These buffalo cauliflower bites will appeal to all, omnivorous and not.
Everything — even these light Greek salad bites — tastes better on a stick!
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Bacon Guacamole
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With juicy tomato, creamy guacamole, and crunchy bacon, each bite of bacon guacamole is a taste explosion!
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Bloody Mary
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Drink a Bloody Mary in the morning to recover from a long night out, or get the day drinking started with this spicy classic. For a more zingy spin, try a balsamic-spiked version.